New Delhi, July 3: Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Friday condoled the death of Sikh pilgrims in a road accident in Pakistan.

At least 29 people, mostly Pakistani Sikh pilgrims, were killed when a mini-bus carrying them back from Nankana Sahib shrine rammed into a train at an unmanned crossing in Pakistan's Punjab province on Friday. PM Narendra Modi Condoles Death of Sikh Pilgrims in Bus-Train Collision in Pakistan's Punjab.

"Deeply saddened by the demise of Sikh pilgrims in an accident in Sheikhupura, Pakistan. My heartfelt condolences to bereaved families & prayers for speedy recovery of those injured," Naidu's office tweeted.

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